RE: RNS26 Apr 2022 09:13
NOT TRUE,
This development is a further breach by the Republic of Slovenia of its obligations under the Energy Charter Treaty and UK-Slovenia Bilateral Investment Treaty. As a result, the Company has been deprived of the full value of its investments in Slovenia given that it has always expected to be able to continue the historic practise of conducting low volume mechanical stimulation techniques in order to flow the tight gas reservoir. The Company and its legal advisors are reviewing these latest developments which are expected to lead to a significant increase in the Company's damages claim.
The Company has also been advised by its lawyers that material progress has been made in relation to completing the binding damages based agreement, and the paperwork to complete the previously announced funding is now expected in the coming weeks.
Production and Revenue Recognition Update
The JV continues to produce gas and condensate from wells in the concession area which is sold domestically to local industrial buyers. In March 2022, the PG-10 and PG-11A wells produced over 140,000 scm of gas which was sold with a monthly volume weighted average price of circa €140 / MWh resulting in over €220,000 of gross invoiceable revenue net to Ascent's interest in these two wells. The Company has invoiced its JV partner, Geoenergo, for receipt of these gas revenue proceeds. Further updates on production revenues and receipt of cash proceeds from April 2020 through to March 2022 will be announced in due course.
Enquiries:
Ascent Resources plc
Andrew Dennan
Via Vigo Communications
WH Ireland, Nominated Adviser & Broker
James Joyce / Sarah Mather
0207 220 1666
Novum Securities, Joint Broker
Jon Belliss
0207 399 9400